Indiana Governor Mike Pence Doubles Down On Religious Freedom Law Support, Says It’s A First Amendment Issue

Mike Pence is doubling- down in support of Indiana’s Religious freedom law and said the controversial legislation some deem as “anti-gay” in not going away any time soon. The Religious Freedom Restoration Act reportedly mirrors federal legislation signed into law by President Bill Clinton and was passed unanimously in Illinois when President Barack Obama was a state senator.

Opponents of Indiana Governor Mike Pence’s religious freedom law have stated that the mandate sets the stage for discrimination against members of the LGBT community. White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest responded the Mike Pence camp noting the 1993 era actions by Clinton and states which have passed similar laws over the year. Click here to read more about Mike Pence, Indiana Governor, religious freedom law comments.